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SLING THERMOMETER [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
DEF

Thermometer attached to a string, small chain or light frame, which the observer rotates like a sling to ensure that the sensing element is well ventilated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
DEF

Thermomètre attaché à une ficelle, à une chaînette ou à un léger châssis, et que l'observateur fait tourner [...] en vue d'assurer une bonne ventilation de l'organe sensible.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
DEF

Termómetro unido a un hilo, cadena pequeña o soporte ligero que el observador hace girar como una honda para conseguir una buena ventilación del elemento sensible.

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